Rake attachment



May 5, 1925. 1.537,005

H. c. cARsoN RAKE- ATTACHMENT Filed Fem v24, 1923 7 ,110'. 1.9 343 71 J 24 l n 2 37 35 36 2 E 241252610 MINIME-mw a INVENTOR f C21/'SOIL A TTORNE V8 WITNESS/58 blade 35 is provided, the hoe blade extending` in the plane of the tines Qt the rale and being secured to the rake head by means ot a shank 3G connected to the blade by a twisted connecting portion 3T. the shank beingl at right angles to the blade. ylhe shank is secured in position tlush against the rake head by one ot the bolts El and also other bolts SS provided for the purpose. The npper end ot the hoe blade 35 may be inturned as at 35 if desired although obviously this blade may be'le'l't straight.

n use the rake head being rigidly and tirinly secured to the handle may be readily manipulated. Should it be desired to malie use ot the implement as a hoe it only necessary to turn the saine through an angle of 900 which will bring' the hoe into operative position and dispose the tines ol the rake ont of the Way. The structure provided presents a Well balanced and easilyT inanipulated tool which is at the saine time ot I,simple and durable Construction. The nieans for connecting the handle to the rake head obviates the necessity of boring the handle and providing a t'errnle whereby the 'full strength of the handle is retained and at the saine tilne provides for a inore eficient securingl action.

I Claiin:

A hoe attachment adapted to be attached to a rake head comprising` a flat. blade haring` a shank twisted at rightang'les to the blade to provide an attachingportion. said attaching' portion being' adapted to be securedt@ the rake head to dispose the blade in the plane of the'teeth o' the ralie head so that the hoe attachment projects beyond the rake head laterally of the line ot draft whereby it is adapted to be brought into use when the rake head is rotated 90.

HARRY CLAY CARSON. 

